I went back and re-read this after reading the sequel to this book. I have to say that the authors did a good job blending the two as I hardly felt a disconnect despite me reading #2 and then #1 (out of order), and #2 was written a long time later.

I first read this book a long time ago and had forgotten all of it so it was pretty much a new book to me. I liked it a lot because it was easy to read and get into. Even though I knew the ending, I liked reading all about the discovery and the transportation of the meteorite. The action was fast and there were no slow or boring parts. I wasn't a fan of the the Chilean commander as I felt his behavior was not realistic but overall I enjoyed the book.